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Noted scholar to discuss ‘Billy Graham: America’s Pastor’ March 31
Feb. 16, 2015
Dr. Grant Wacker, the Gilbert T. Rowe Professor of Christian History at Duke Divinity School, will present the talk “Billy Graham and the Shaping of a Nation,” at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian Repertory Orchestra performs Feb. 24
Feb. 16, 2015
The Appalachian Repertory Orchestra performs works by Telemann, Bach, Sibelius and Holst at Appalachian State University.
Wind ensemble and symphony band performance rescheduled for Feb. 26
Feb. 13, 2015
A performance by the Appalachian Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band originally scheduled for Feb. 21 has been rescheduled for Feb. 26.
Lewis Nash and Appalachian Jazz Ensemble performance rescheduled
Feb. 11, 2015
The Feb. 20 performance by jazz drummer Lewis Nash and the Appalachian Jazz Ensemble has been rescheduled.
Technology for Teaching Fair: Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning
Feb. 11, 2015
The fair will allow faculty to share teaching and course design strategies used to enhance student learning using technology; connect teaching faculty and staff with similar pedagogical and content roles and interests; initiate communities of learners; promote the Technology for Teaching website and other campus resources for teaching/course design; and inform staff and faculty on support services offered on campus to effectively integrate technology into teaching and course design.
Concerto-aria competition winners perform Feb. 15
Feb. 10, 2015
Winners of the Hayes School of Music’s concerto-aria competition will perform with the Appalachian State University Symphony Orchestra. The performance will feature trumpet player David Marvel, clarinetist Steven Lease and violinist Victor Li.
Coffee with a cop
Feb. 10, 2015
The event allowed students, staff, faculty and others to chat with members of University Police in an informal setting and enjoy a free cup of coffee.
Hayes School of Music string faculty performance rescheduled for Feb. 21
Feb. 9, 2015
Members of the string trio are Eric Koontz, viola, Nancy Bargerstock, violin, and Kenneth Lurie, cello. Joining the faculty are Margaret Bragg, violin, Audrey Sutton, viola, and Nora Naughton, cello.
CHAMP screenings to improve balance to begin March 5
Feb. 6, 2015
To help older adults learn how to prevent falls, Appalachian State University’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Institute for Health and Human Services will begin offering free monthly CHAMP screenings at two locations in Watauga County beginning in March.
APPropos! takes the stage Feb. 17 at Appalachian
Feb. 6, 2015
The ensemble is composed of Julia Pedigo, soprano, Priscilla Porterfield, mezzo-soprano, Mary Gayle Greene, mezzo-soprano, John Fowler, tenor and Joseph Amaya, baritone. Rodney Reynerson will provide piano accompaniment.
17th Annual Polar Plunge held Feb. 19
Feb. 6, 2015
Take a dip in the duck pond at Appalachian State University for a great cause. The annual Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics athletes in Watauga County.
Contemporary art lecture presented Feb. 12 at Appalachian
Feb. 4, 2015
Dr. Cary Levine will present a discussion on artists innovating with technology in his lecture, “Net Works: Jodi and the Early Days of Internet and Game Mods.”
Celebrate an early Valentine’s Day with jazz at Appalachian
Feb. 4, 2015
Enjoy an early Valentine celebration during An Evening of Valentine Jazz with Todd Wright & Friends.
Faculty recital Feb. 8 features works for trombone and tuba
Feb. 2, 2015
Classical and contemporary compositions will be performed by trombonist Drew C. Leslie and tuba player Bernard H. Flythe during a faculty recital at Appalachian State University.
Girls on the Run revs up for spring season
Jan. 27, 2015
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a youth development after-school program in Watauga, Ashe, Wilkes and Avery counties that innovatively weaves training for a 5k with lessons focused on developing essential life skills.
Campus and local community assistance sought for 24-Hour Play Festival
Jan. 26, 2015
Are you interested in helping Appalachian State University students write, rehearse and perform a play in 24 hours? Five campus clubs are collaborating for this exciting feat and need volunteers.
Poet Steven Reigns discusses his work Jan. 29 at Appalachian
Jan. 26, 2015
Reigns' project, The Gay Rub, is a collection of GLBTQ rubbings from historical markers across the world. It is on display in the Smith Gallery through Feb. 13.
Harmonia Baroque performs Feb. 1
Jan. 23, 2015
Harmonia Baroque kicks off the Super Bowl Sunday celebrations with a performance of extraordinary music by the Italian set Locatelli, Cavalli, Bononcini, Sammartini and Fontana.